Oral History Interview with Steve Rosenthal

Material Information

Subjects / Keywords:: Champlain Towers South Collapse
Surfside, FL
Jewish identity
Emotional Impact of Disasters
Personal Narratives - Building Collapse
Genre:: Interview
Coordinates:: 25.7705955 x -80.13496399

Abstract:: Oral history interview with Champlain Towers South collapse survivor Steve Rosenthal. ( ,,,, )
Summary:: In this oral history interview, Steve Rosenthal details his harrowing experience of surviving the Champlain Towers collapse in June 2021. The narrative captures the chaos and confusion of the night, his subsequent rescue, and the overwhelming aftermath of the disaster. Rosenthal details the community's response, the assistance provided by various organizations, and the challenges he faced with insurance and recovery. His testimony offers a personal perspective on tragedy, resilience, and the complex process of rebuilding one's life after such a catastrophic event.
Funding:: This content is part of a Mellon Foundation-funded project coordinated by the Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab (WPHL) at FIU and eight community partner institutions titled “Community Data Curation: Preserving, Creating, and Narrating Everyday Stories.” This video is also part of the "Surfside Collapse Oral Histories" project coordinated by collapse survivor Dr. Ellen Friedman.
Creation/Production Credits:: Alejandro González edited this video.

Aggregations:: Jewish Museum of Florida
Community Data Curation - Preserving, Creating, and Narrating Everyday Stories
Surfside Collapse Oral Histories